Micronutrients and Enteric Infections in African Children
Enteric Infections
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Enteric Infections focused on measuring micronutrient, supplementation, Africa, children, HIV
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 4-6 months of age (stratified by HIV status) Infant able to take oral preparations Consent of parent/guardian HIV status obtained from mother and child Exclusion Criteria: Documented micronutrient supplementation other than vitamin A in the preceding month Less than 60% of mean weight for age by NCHS guidelines (micronutrient intervention obligatory according to WHO guidelines for management of severely malnourished children) Persistent diarrhea (>=7 days) at the time of study enrollment Exclusive breastfeeding Infants in whom a second confirmatory HIV test cannot be obtained (when required) Co-enrollment of the infant in other clinical intervention trials e.g. antibiotic or vaccine trials
Sites / Locations
- Africa Centre for Health and Population Studies